Spiritually Speaking: A Collection of Poetry

By Deva Deb

This book is a 'Spiritual Gumbo' that The Holy Spirit stirred in my heart [stir up the gift].
Part I of the book consist of God's Word put in rhyme form. Part II includes people that were honored at some events along with friends that play a important part of my life. Part III is a mixture of experience: some serious and some just good fun [you can actually put music to some of these poems]. Have fun. Walk memory lane with The Dawkins New Sound Choir and Zion AME Church!

Deva Deb

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 28, 2009
• ISBN: 9781462830947

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Contents

In Memory Of My Loved Ones

PART I

ABIGAIL

ABSALOM

ESTHER

PSALM 1

PSALM 23

RESTORATION HAS FINALLY COME

PROVERBS 31

JEREMIAH 33:3

THE BEATITUDES

I’M GOING TO LIVE UP TO MY POTENTIAL

THE HOUR HAS COME AND THE TIME IS NOW

THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

SENT WITH LOVE

DISCIPLINE AND STRENGTH

UNFORGETTABLE

REPRESENTATION

IN THE HOUSE OF PRAYER

REVIVAL/ QUENCH YOUR THIRST

REAL LOVE

T.G.I.G.F. SERVICE 2006

T.G.I.G.F. 2007

T.G.I.G.F. SERVICES 2008

T.G.I.G.F. 2009!

MY EVERYTHING

PART II

Sister Willie Omia Bouie

Mother Juanita Coles

The Grand Lady of Gospel

John A.h. Dawkins, Iii

Rev. John Morgan Dawkins

In Appreciation to Reverend and Mrs. Dawkins

Deva

Cheryl D Foat

Claudette P. Hicks

Brother Derrick Hicks

Sister Dorothy Lecato

Deborah Hazel Lee

Cece Mcghee

Lori Miles

The Duke Of The Organ: Hosea Lee Moore

Happy Birthday Moshay!

Mamie Nichols

Parry P

Nancy F. Randolph

Sister Reba Smart

Talia Janae Turner

Ode To Tavis

Michelle Vann-thomas

Tim

D. Albert Turk

Mrs Patricia Turk

A Tribute To Lana Turner

My Twin

The Disciplinarian

James Thomas Whitaker, Jr

A Prayer For Janice

PART III

CHOIR DUES ARRANGEMENTS

DEDICATED TO SOUTH PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

STARS IN MY EYES

SOMEDAY

THEN

SURVIVAL

MY EXPRESSWAY CALLED LOVE

THANK YOU

About The Author

DEDICATED TO

TALIA JANAE TURNER

ESAIAS SEMAJ THOMPSON TURNER

JOEY SIMMONS

GIANNA EDMONDS

I CHALLENGE YOU TO DREAM BIG DREAMS! [GOD IS ABLE TO DO ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL THAT WE CAN ASK OR THINK]!

In Memory Of My Loved Ones

Devon Jay Turner

James Thomas Turner

Violet May Harvell Turner

Colleye Lee Whitaker

James Thomas Whitaker Jr.

Catherine Fluellen

Rev John M Dawkins

Emma F Dawkins

Who knew the hidden talent of snapping photos of DNS and writing newsletters would one day flourish into a book? When I was in High School I dreamt of becoming a Gospel Recording Artist. [God is able to do abundantly, above all that we could ask or think]. Look at me now, with two albums [now called CD’s], one 45, singing at every theatre, church and school. We traveled as far as Bermuda and spread the Gospel to many states outside of Pennsylvania. When that assignment was over, God placed me in the midst of Rev. Clarence Blair [my God-Father] and The Music Ministry Choir. We sang on television shows and was featured in a couple of magazines. WDAS-AM reigning Queen of Gospel, Rev Louise Williams, Neicy Tribbett, Rick ‘so fine’ Green, my partner in crime Andre [A], Tonya and I share wonderful memories working during Unity Day. On to the next assignment: Gospel Announcer with Eugene Roberts on Gospel Tyme WNJC 1360AM along with Maurice Roberts [Lefty, LOL] and later Rita Edmunds [The Real Rita].

God is not through with me yet; next assignment, Talent Escort for the Stella Awards traveling to Atlanta, Ga and being assigned to Dr. Bobby Jones, Bishop TD Jakes, Vickie Winans, Mary Mary and more. [Thank you so much Robin for referring me to the right people]. Off to being a journalist for Anointed News Journal with editor Chris Collins [thanks to my sister Yocontalie Jackson: ‘hi’ Stan and Amanda]. There’s more blessings: Photographer for All Rize [Helen & Terry; thanks for letting me make a ‘cameo’ appearance in your video], Zion AME Church and Presiding Elder Charles Lett.

Did I mention using my needlepoint to bless Yolanda Adams, Walter Hawkins and the late Luther Vandross? All that brought me to this point; a book! I truly thank God and believe that He has even more for me to do! Pray that I continue to be in the presence of the Lord and ever obedient to His will.

ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF, I AM DEVA DEB

EXPRESSING MYSELF BY USE OF PUBLICATION AND WEB

I’LL USE PERSONOLOGY TO DESCRIBE MYSELF

AND MAKE GOOD USE OF WHAT LIFE HAS DEALT

I WAS BORN ON AUGUST 10TH, THE DAY OF THE VELVET VOICE

MY PERSONA IS CALM & RELAXED [THAT’S MY PERSONAL CHOICE]

LEO THE LION HAPPENS TO BE MY ZODIAC SIGN

IN CHINESE: THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY: PLAYFUL MOST OF THE TIME

MY LOVE CARD IS THREE OF DIAMONDS; FINANCIAL CREATIVITY

I GET PAID FOR MY NEEDLEPOINT